Convex
A reactive backend: database, server functions, file storage, and search in TypeScript. · Convex · Database
Overview
Convex combines a database and server functions. The free plan has fixed monthly resources.
Good fit
Use for realtime TypeScript apps where you want database and functions in one place.
- realtime apps
- TypeScript developers
Not a fit
Avoid if you need plain SQL or a self-managed Postgres.
- SQL-first teams
Quickstart · 3 steps
- Run npm create convex@latest.
- Sign in when the CLI asks.
- Write queries and mutations in the convex/ folder.
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